Alternative Program Teacher - Lowcountry Connections Academy

Connections Academy; Summerville (SC); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Connections Academy seeks a dedicated educational support staff to assist students in a virtual learning environment. The role involves motivating students, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring students' academic performance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, teaching certification, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive education environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and teaching certification required.
• Experience in diverse educational environments preferred.
• Ability to motivate students in high school courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and support their academic progress.
• Monitor attendance and engagement in the program.
• Develop strategies that encourage teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong multi-cultural skills

Strong technology skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Middle/Secondary Teaching Certification

Tools

Microsoft OS

MS Office programs

Job description

School Summary

Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school serving students in grades K-12 throughout South Carolina. LCCA is authorized under state law by the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by LowCountry Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia, and LCCA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Lowcountry Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Summary:

● Assist students in their courses by providing motivation and support;
● Work collaboratively with a team of teachers (both in-person and virtual) to ensure that all students in the cohort are on track and successfully progressing through the program;

● Assist students with daily assignments and projects to increase understanding;
● Clarify directions, Assist students 1 on 1 or in small groups with course content;
● Assist Virtual Teachers with keeping student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
● Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed;
● Help carry out educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for special education students;
● Help carry out educational programs developed through a student 504 plan as necessary.
● Maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment at all times; ● Develop and implement strategies that encourage student collaboration and teamwork; ● Attend in-person/virtual field trip sessions as assigned.
Advisory
● Supervise an advisory cohort of students, ensuring that all students are successfully progressing through the program and that parents have a central point of contact for discussions on their student;
● Monitor students’ attendance, participation, and academic performance;
● Oversee the student escalation process to communicate with School Leadership and On-site and Virtual Teachers if student is an engagement concern and not meeting program expectations. ● Develop and monitor individualized Action Plans for each student in escalation; including working with students to set goals for getting back on track and communicating with parents/caretakers and school staff;
● Act as main point of contact for parents, teachers and other staff members regarding students in escalation; plan and deliver workshops related to general work/study habits, working effectively in teams, test-taking strategies and 21st century learning skills;
● Help each student identify and focus on his or her potential and aspirations;
● Support college and career counseling activities under direction of School Counselor;
● Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options; ● Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree
● Middle/Secondary Teaching Certification
● Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
● Experience and demonstrated interest in working with youth (both strivers and strugglers) in a diverse urban environment
● Experience working in a school or other educational environment
● Strong multi-cultural skills
● Strong technology skills (especially with internet, Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
● Customer focused approach
● Ability to motivate and assist students with high school coursework
● High degree of flexibility
● Demonstrated ability to work well in an innovative, fast paced environment

● Team player track record
● Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two step authentication


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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.